Around the Diocese

Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 7:01pm
Bishop John W. Howe announced to the Diocesan Board in October, 2009, that he had appointed Deacon Kristi Alday to the position of Archdeacon, and that she also would be Dean of the Institute for Christian Studies. A graduate of Rollins College with a degree in economics, Archdeacon Alday worked in the private financial sector until becoming Chief Operating Officer of Walking the Mourner’s Path in 2000. At Walking the Mourner’s Path she spent four years traveling the country...
Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 9:47am
The Union of Black Episcopalians, Central Florida Chapter, invites you to a free screening of the film “Bring Your ‘A’ Game,” directed by Mario Van Peebles, Saturday, March 13, 10:30 a.m., Church of the Resurrection, 251 East Lake Brantley Drive, Longwood, FL 32779. We encourage you to bring your youth to participate in a post-screening conversation on transforming the lives of urban youth–specifically young Black boys and men who are most often the victims of...
Monday, February 15, 2010 - 11:42am
At the end of 2009, Beatrice Wilder, the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida's beloved historiographer, archivist and librarian, announced her semi-retirement at age 99. Here is the first segment of a multi-part series of interviews with her. This section, recorded Feb. 11, 2010, by Joe Thoma, covers her early years, through high school.
Sunday, February 7, 2010 - 7:18pm
These days, I am in a reflective place, as I contemplate retiring as archdeacon and dean of the Institute for Christian Studies. Perhaps this comes with the territory; I wouldn’t know; I’ve never done this before. I had a conversation with my father, shortly before he died. He asked me, “How old am I, Lyn?” and I replied, “You’re eighty eight, Daddy.” His next comment was, “How did that happen?” I stand at the brink of retirement! How did...
Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 3:54pm
The Rev. Canon Nelson Pinder might be well known around Florida and The Episcopal Church for his reputation as the “street priest,” the “hoodlum’s priest,” a community leader, a civilrights freedom fighter and other roles, but on Jan. 9, more than 450 of his closest friends filled the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Orlando, to honor him as their beloved friend. The occasion was a celebration of Canon Pinder’s 50 years as a priest in The Episcopal Church.
Monday, January 4, 2010 - 2:42pm
Experience the American Boychoir in concert, Friday, 5 February 2010 at 7:30 p.m. with the Orlando Deanery BoyChoir The Cathedral Church of St. Luke 130 North Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 407.835.6000 www.stlukescathedral.org Auditions for interested boys immediately following concert.
Sunday, January 3, 2010 - 11:30pm
For 31 years the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida has honored one of the Church’s most inspiring pioneers by sponsoring the CELEBRATION OF THE FEAST OF ABSALOM JONES. This year’s Absalom Jones Day will be on Saturday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke, downtown Orlando. There will be fun, fellowship, music and worship – Food for the body and soul. The Central Florida Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) in conjunction with the Anti-Racism...
Friday, December 4, 2009 - 2:07pm
God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son so that everyone who believes may have everlasting life.
Friday, December 4, 2009 - 1:52pm
Ah, Christmas! For many of us, it’s that most special time of the year. The smells, the food – and candies, the laughter, the gathering of family and friends, the office parties.
Friday, November 27, 2009 - 8:51am
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